Dedicated to Making AMIGOS Affordable We want you to be a part of the experience of a lifetime and we have the numbers to prove it! In 2015, $884,453 was given in total financial awards The average amount of assistance awarded was $2,193 An amazing 30% of AMIGOS receive financial awards Here are four ways that … Read More

AMIGOS Field Reporter Remy Engels Community: Larcapungo Hey everyone, my name is Remy (or Jeremy) Engels; I am a veteran participant in Chimborazo, Ecuador, and I will (hopefully) be providing you with a weekly “field report” from my community of Larcapungo. Obviously, my experience will be different from the other participants in Ecuador, but I … Read More

A Friend is a Friend is a Friend is an Amigo? If you know Spanish it’s not exactly subtle that the AMIGOS organization is exactly translated to “friends of the Americas” or “friends international.” Who wouldn’t want to be involved with an organization that celebrates friends? It is a great testament to the priority that … Read More

“Thank You Parents” ​ After a day of early morning airport runs and well-wishing the last group of participants, I drove home with a mezcla of emotions. I had just spent several days with some of the most interesting and inspirational young people I have ever met. For those participants who apply through our National … Read More

You know you’re in AMIGOS when… I spent 8 amazing weeks in Nicaragua learning about the culture, language and honestly a whole lot about myself. I knew I was officially IN AMIGOS when… Day four in my community I sat down with a couple community leaders to talk. We were ready to learn what they believed … Read More

Making a Lasting Impact If you are interested in international volunteering, you are probably aware that there are a lot of options available to choose from. How can you be sure that you will pick an organization that is truly dedicated to making a real difference? You have come to the right place because AMIGOS … Read More

Wondering how on earth you are going to another country, where they speak a different language, and start doing impactful service? Have no fear because AMIGOS participants are always well trained and prepared before they go out into the field. Every single participant must complete at least 30 hours of training pre-departure. This training may … Read More

A fortunate decision to open a weekly email newsletter introduced me to AMIGOS International and a job posting that sought a new Regional Outreach Recruitment Coordinator for the East Coast. All I saw were buzzwords like Latin America, leadership, youth, service, cultural exchange, and education…I was sold. As I began to interview, accept, and begin … Read More

WHAT DO YOU SAY WHEN YOU CALL HOME AND…. Your sweet Aunt sings your praises for serving the poor in Colombia this summer with AMIGOS? That’s sweet Auntie Sue! And, how to say, so last century. Now-a-days AMIGOS in Colombia get to take classes at Universidad del Norte in global health, industrial design, and social … Read More